Roberts, who came up with the idea for the frozen burrito not long after graduating from high school, went on to do quite ...

Frank Sprague, the engineer and inventor who is considered “The Father of Electric Traction,” is the subject of a new biography co-authored by William Middleton III, professor of ...

Throughout history, brilliant inventors have created technologies that seemed like pure science fiction to their contemporaries, developing devices so advanced that entire societies struggled to ...

An inaugural member of the National Science Foundation’s Accelerating Research Translation program (NSF ART), the University ...

It’s shocking how many everyday inventions we use without acknowledging the inventors that helped bring them to us. DrAfter123/Getty Images Did you know the first prototype for word processors was ...

This guide walks you through the mindset, process, and practical steps to become an inventor, come up with ideas, and share ...

Necessity is the father of invention, but where is its mother? According to a new study published in Science, fewer women hold biomedical patents, leading to a reduced number of patented technologies ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Purdue University alumna and a graduate student have been recognized for their invention designed and tested to improve a surgeon’s experience with a commonly performed ...

Are tech bros the new Victorians? I’m sure they wouldn’t think so. In fact, I’m sure they’d be deeply insulted by the notion. The Victorians of our imagination are staid fuddy-duddies—and the captains ...